Overhead Door Stops Without Any Floor or Wall Hardware to Install
Quick Answer A hinge with door stop and hold open built in is a simpler alternative to overhead door stops, which require precise sizing and [...]
Swing Away Hinges for ADA Doors: 32 Inch Clearance
Quick Answer Swing clear hinges (also known as offset hinges or swing-away hinges) are specially designed hinges that allow a door to swing completely clear [...]
Different Types of Door Hinges: Which One Suits Your Space
Quick Answer Door hinges come in three main types: heavy duty stainless steel hinges, ideal for commercial and fire rated doors, supporting up to 330lbs [...]
Floor Hinges vs Spring Hinges for Glass Doors: Which to Use
Quick Answer Floor hinges are hydraulic pivot systems embedded into the floor slab, best suited for frameless or center-hung glass doors requiring dual-swing function and [...]
Inswing vs Outswing Door: What’s the Difference, and Why Your Hinges Matter
When planning a new build or renovation, one detail that often gets overlooked is the direction your door swings. Inswing or outswing? It sounds like [...]
What Kind of Hinges a Metal Dutch Door Really Needs
Quick Answer Waterson sells hinges only, not doors. If you need a Dutch door, please contact a local door supplier. Metal Dutch doors are preferred [...]
Spring Hinges vs Door Closers: Pros, Cons & Cost Compared
Quick Answer Spring hinges mount on the door edge like regular hinges, cost less, and stay invisible, but basic models can slam the door. Overhead [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
Hygienic Door Hinges: What Does a Treatment Room Actually Need
"I don't want to put a... a regular door closer on it cuz it'll be ugly. You know, in the hallway. Plus that thing sits [...]
How Do Commercial Glass Door Hinges Affect Acoustics and User Safety
"We installed frameless glass doors in our client's open plan office, and now every door slam echoes through the entire floor. The tenant is also [...]